Certified Tutors From Grinnell College

...in whatever it is they're working on. If a student can discover what is seriously interesting about the material, he or she is much more likely to succeed in the work. I excel at getting students excited and interested because I am actually interested in everything! My specialty is literature and writing (I have a...

...2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to...

...my favorite subjects to tutor, but I am able to tutor anything up to Trigonometry. I am talented at utilizing unique teaching strategies and tools to engage students effectively, and foster a fun and fascinating learning environments. I am exceptionally patient and encouraging, while providing individualized and extracurricular support for students that are struggling with...

...students in continuing their education and pursuing their dreams. Before law school, I taught classes and tutored at an after school program in Boston. While there, I developed and standardized curricula for ISEE preparation (6th grade), Mathematics (5th and 6th grades), English (5th and 6th grades), Physics (5th and 6th grades), comic design (5th and...

...Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students in the Chicago area in Math and science and high school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare...

...in Math and certification in Secondary Education. I taught high school math for 5 years, teaching mostly Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. With my experience teaching followed by 9 years of management in a retail setting, I know that everyone has a different learning style. I try multiple approaches until I find the one that works...

My love of teaching comes from a lifelong love of learning and building relationships. As a high school student with over a 4.0 and a college student who graduated with honors, I know how to work hard, and I know that hard work will...

...I aim to cultivate strong interests in learning the Spanish language because of all the opportunities and life lessons it brings to a student's life. I have been fluent in Spanish since elementary school through my enrollment in a Spanish immersion program, and have never taken a break from learning Spanish! I have experience tutoring...

...love teaching students about math and science. I like to connect these concepts with the physical world to help better motivate and excite students about learning. My experiences with teaching my own two daughters in addition to classroom teaching experience have given me the tools that I need to help connect students to math and...

...the prep course’s rigid scheduling, most learning occurred on my own with a textbook in my lap. Afterwards, I found myself encouraging my pre-med friends to invest the time and effort to thoroughly explore study materials, and to confidently reach for the 99th percentile. To convey my desire for mutual success more broadly, and fulfill...

...a year in Spokane, Washington working with individuals experiencing homelessness. In addition to tutoring I work for Children's Choice after school program and hope to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology very soon. I would like to become a therapist in the future, and like to think my experience working with my students will help...

...around 1 year spent as an ESL Tutor and 2 years spent as a Writing Tutor/College Consultant. Further education experience comes from time spent working at an Education non-profit and in College Admissions. I specialize in helping high school aged students prepare for college. Whether that is through the skills needed to navigate college admissions,...

...in Chemical and Physical Biology, and my undergraduate degree is in Biochemistry. However, my education has been well rounded and I have interests in philosophy, literature, writing, and history. I have extensive research experience, and I hope to share my passion for science with students. I have experience mentoring undergraduate students during my graduate school...

I enjoy working with students to develop personalized lesson plans, based on their learning style, for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Having taught in a wide variety of contexts, from elementary school children in Peru to adult learners at Universities, I understand the importance of being adaptable and always present and alert to students' needs.

...worked hard to keep my reading and college-level writing skills sharp. In my previous position as a community engagement director of a youth non-profit, I hosted college and job preparedness workshops as well as implemented a tutoring program to help youth with their organizational and study skills. In addition to the volunteer tutoring I've done...

...instruction that matches diverse student needs. I recently moved home to the Twin Cities to be near my family I find that breaking up difficult content, like Chemistry, into more achievable chunks often helps students feel more confident about their progress and allows them to visualize success. I, personally, enjoy reading, spending time outdoors, and...

...fall of 2017, and have recently been accepted to several top law schools. I primarily tutor Latin, German, Philosophy, the LSAT, the verbal and written sections of the SAT and PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays,...

...I am currently a student at University of Pennsylvania in an accelerated bachelors+ masters program in nursing. I have been passionate about tutoring others since I was in high school. I began tutoring in high school as a hebrew school tutor and I volunteered in my high school's writing lab to help edit essays. As...

...currently attending Stanford Law School. I self-studied for the LSAT and scored a 175. Based on my own experiences as a student, I believe that the best way for students to learn and do well academically is by actively engaging and understanding the processes and methods used to arrive at the correct answer.

...in 2017. I was a student mentor in organic chemistry during my junior and senior years at Grinnell. Then, at UW Madison I was a teaching assistant for general and physical chemistry and taught summer outreach courses for high school students. After finishing my PhD work in December 2016, I served as a visiting faculty...